Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
36.06
in 2022
South Africa
55.05
in 2022
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank
98th
South Africa rank
99th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 55.05 against 36.06 in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 18.99.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 98th and South Africa ranks 99th of 156 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.86 | 50.78 | 28.92 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 29.27 | 54.19 | 24.92 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 35.1 | 54.92 | 19.82 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 55.05 against 36.06 in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 18.99, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 98th and South Africa ranks 99th of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 (Crude estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.